<p>Illiteracy is costing the Australian economy billions.It won't cost much to fix the problem in our schools, just a commitment. </p>

Illiteracy is costing the Australian economy billions.It won't cost much to fix the problem in our schools, just a commitment.

<p>Illiteracy is costing the Australian economy billions.It won't cost much to fix the problem in our schools, just a commitment.&nbsp;</p>

The Economic Cost of Illiteracy

Formerly The Money, The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.

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